Planning permission for alterations to previously permitted apartment development comprising of total of 3 no. 1-bed and 3 no. 2-bed units over existing ground floor commercial units (Reg. Ref. 3474/18) to ensure compliance with current DCC apartment development space standards, including extensions to rear at 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor levels, new balconies to rear and associated internal and elevational alterations.

RETENTION: Retention permission for alterations, as a result of revised site boundary, to ground floor commercial unit and bedrooms and storage areas of approved 1 Bed Apartments Nos. 1, 3 and 5 at First, Second and Third Floors of approved apartment development (Reg Ref 3713/20 and 3474/18) over existing ground floor commercial units and associated internal and elevational alterations.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE Planning permission is sought by Building Futures Limited for development at 134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 T6 H9 (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. no. 8795). The development will consist of refurbishment of the first, second and third floors; Internal works proposed: (i) Upgrading of electrical and mechanical services to comply with current Building Regulations; (ii) Removal of temporary propping and stiffening of the existing suspended timber floors at first, second and third floor. (iii) Fire upgrade works of existing joisted timber floors at ground, first and second floor levels; (iv) Repair of existing stairs and handrail. (v) Repair and renewal of ceilings. (vi) Erection of new lightweight internal partitions. (vii) Fitting new 4 panelled, fire rated, internal doors. (viii) Refitting of existing bathroom and provision of new, and a kitchen. (ix) Repair of internal plaster. (x) Internal insulation of the external walls at first, second and third floors only, to be compatible with existing fabric. External works:(a) Removal on non original PVC windows to the front façade only at first, second and third floor and replacement with painted timber one over one sash windows; (b) Insulating existing felt flat roof and provision on AOV. (c) Upgrade to existing outshot off staircase to include insulated slate pitched roof and lightweight plastered insulated external walls;

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The building is a protected structure and is located in an architectural conservation area. The proposed works include i. a change of use of the rear of the ground floor unit from home brewers centre to residential unit and ii. a two storey extension on the roof of the existing ground floor to the rear comprising of a residential unit on each floor.

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures on site and the construction of a new 47 no. bedroom hotel development across basement to 6th floor level, with direct access from Thomas Court. The development also includes associated reception area, bar, seating/dining area, kitchen, staff areas, ancillary storage, toilets, mechanical plant areas, water tank and attenuation tank. All with associated bin storage, mechanical plant at roof level, signage, lighting and site development works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of; a. Provision of shopfront with individually pin mounted partially back lit fascia signage, to the front elevation of the Pharmacy. b. Provision of a projecting cross-shaped sign to the front of the elevation of the pharmacy. c. The proposed works are to a Protected Structure RPS reference number 8776 (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage reference number 50080606).

RETENTION PERMISSION for development at this site 37 Thomas Street The Liberties, Dublin 8. A Protected Structure RPS Ref: No: 8154). The development will consist of Retention permission sought for change of use from hairdressing salon to pizza restaurant/takeaway at ground floor and associated site works,

Planning permission for retention permission consisting of alterations to the existing shopfront to create a new entrance to the upper floor.

The development will consist of the refurbishment of existing building to include a) residential student accommodation on first and second floors and b) a change of use of the ground floor from retail (former butcher's shop) to residential living accommodation at the rear and a cafe at the front.

The development located within an Architectural Conservation will consist of the construction of a new bin storage structure to the northern end of Rainsford Avenue, together with all associated site works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (a) single storey extension to the rear, (b) elevational changes to Thomas Street comprising new glazing to the central gateway (c) internal alterations to ground and first floors and (d) all associated site works at 109 Thomas St (within the curtilage of NCAD campus, Protected Structure, RPS ref: 8175), Usher's Quay, Dublin 8

The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings /structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the construction of a new Part 3-; Part 4-; Part 6- and Part 7- storey Aparthotel building over basement level with a total Gross Floor Area (GIA) of 6,790 sq.m together with the formation of a new vehicular access ramp (with integrated bicycle lane) off Thomas Street leading to basement level. The basement level will accommodate 16 no. cycle parking spaces; staff changing-rooms/showers; a service yard and ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage; ancillary gym for hotel guests and ancillary kitchen. Ground floor level will accommodate a reception area (222.9 sq.m) and café (156.6 sq.m) accessed off Thomas Street, and an ESB sub-station and switchroom. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at first to fifth floor level (93 no. self-contained/self-catering units). At sixth floor level, a public bar / event space (257.5 sq.m) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The Land Development Agency intends to apply for permission for development comprising enabling works pending redevelopment at a site of c. 0.65 ha that comprises No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; a former cash & carry building at the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 (D08 VH9W) with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (The Digital Hub building at Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H, is a Protected Structure (RPS No. 8149) located outside the Application site); a vacant site between Nos. 13 and 17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a surface car park to the rear of Nos. 17 to 25 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with existing access from Thomas Court to the west. (Nos. 19 and 22 Thomas Street are Protected Structures RPS Nos. 8150 and 8151, respectively.) The application site adjoins structures abutting Vat House 7, Crane Street, Dublin 8 (Protected Structure, RPS no. 2071), and adjoins No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152). The development will consist of the demolition of: a part-single, part-two storey former cash & carry building to the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 VH9W, with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (c. 2,939 sq m); a two storey structure (over part cellar) vacant building at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8 (c. 476 sq m) and making good of the southern elevation of the adjoining No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152); and selected boundary walls. The development will also consist of interim development pending the future regeneration of the site to include: the use of an area of c. 350 sq m at Thomas Court as a tree and plant nursery and as an apiary; the erection of hoardings with graphics between No. 13 and No. 17 Thomas Street West, at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court; and at Rainsford Street at the southern boundary of the former cash & carry building. The development will also consist of the provision of: a redesigned and repositioned vehicular entrance and gate at Thomas Court; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; and all site development works above and below ground, including decommissioning, diversion and replacement of piped services.

RETENTION: Retention permission for the construction of an extension to rear of my dwelling house, consisting of an extended kitchen area on ground floor and extended bedroom on the first floor with associated site development works.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS: 8149): permission for development at 10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H, a protected structure (ref: 8149) in use as office space, to comprise the following: removal of non-original internal glazed screen and door at first floor level and replacement with a plasterboard-lined stud-wall with fire-rated flush door-set; removal of a section of original non-load bearing internal stud walling at second-floor level and the addition of a new plasterboard-lined stud-wall to create a new protected escape route; and the conversion of an existing timber sliding-sash window to a casement window.

PERMISSION The development consists of the demolition of a part 2 storey part single storey area to the rear of 8 Meath Street facing Hanbury Lane Dublin 8 and for alterations to the ground floor of the existing retail unit and for the construction of 3no. 3 storey town houses with 3 bedrooms and 1no. 2 storey over ground floor 2 bed apartment and for all associated site works.

Installation of an ATM machine to the existing North street facing shop front.

Beer Wine Spirits Retail Off Licence subsidiary to main retail use.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission to make structural repairs and refurbish the facade and basement areas of the Dublin Steiner School, nos. 91, 92 (Protected Structure) and 93 Meath Street, Dublin 8, D08 YN15, formerly the Liberty Crèche, a protected structure. Work will include replacement of the shop front, repair to granite string course and related first floor brickwork dislodged and of unsound construction caused by conversion of former brick wall with pair of sash windows to shop front. Works will also include the cleaning and repointing of brickwork, cleaning and repairs to granite fascia arch and door surrounds, replacement of timber sash windows with new double glazed to match existing. Structural repairs will comprise the removal of the modern shopfront and rebuilding basement facade underneath the shop front including the former basement area and window openings to match existing at ground level to prevent water ingress to the basement, the refurbishment of downpipes and hoppers, replacement of missing fanlight, removal of cables and addition of Steiner School signage on the curved granite fascia.

Planning permission for development at their community resource premises. The development will consist of a material change of use of the existing flat roof at the rear and side of the SICCDA building for use as a roof garden, together with the installation of a balustrade guarding to the perimeter of the proposed new roof garden and the increase of this roof level thickness to upgrade its technical performance. Permission is also sought for a new external escape stair in their side yard at the west side of the building and the replacement of the existing canopy at that location and associated site works and for the installation of a smoke vent to a protected stairway.

Permission sough or change of use for Basement and Ground Floor, from Retail to Restaurant and Bar at Ground Floor together with open yard area Kitchen Dining area under Retractable Roof, and Basement Level, Food Prep, Staff Room, Dry Store, Cold Store, Toilets, and Mech. and Elec. area, together with signage to shopfront.

The development will consist of the following; 1) installation of external light fittings to West (John's Lane), South (Thomas Street) and East (Side) Elevations; 2) revisions to previously approved planning application (applic no. 3969/20) to include: a) revised rooftop pergola design with glazed screen to West, South and East Elevations; b) revised height of lift motor room tower extension; All of the above at the existing 5-storey including basement, semi-detached flat roofed building.

The development will consist of the following: 1. Change of use of: A) ground floor from Priory residential uses including living rooms, dining rooms, kitchen, break room, library and waiting room to office and meeting room use, public mass card shop, oratory and bike store; B) first floor bedroom, prayer room and office use to sitting room, TV room, exercise room, dining room, kitchen, kitchen store, staff room and office use; C) second floor rear toilets to cleaners store use; D) third floor toilets to linen store use; 2. Proposed roof garden with: A) timber pergola, rubber matting ground surface, planting and railings; B) 1.8m high perimeter protective glazed screen behind existing parapet wall to east, south and west elevations; C) existing lift to be upgraded and extended up to roof garden level with proposed lift lobby with associated existing 2.56m high lift motor room raised in height by 1.74m to 4.3m overall above roof garden level; 3. Replacement of existing single glazed timber sash windows with new timber double glazed sash windows to north, south, east and west elevations; 4. Installation of disabled ground floor entrance and associated platform lift and steps to side (east) of existing building and provision of adjacent fire escape door in the existing window opening; 5. Internal alterations to include A) overall reduction from 25 no. to 17 no. bedrooms in total; B) provision of ensuite bathrooms to proposed 17 no. bedrooms in total on 2nd and 3rd floors; C) relocation of kitchen and associated store from basement to first floor; D) miscellaneous alterations to ancillary accommodation; 6. Mechanical and electrical installations including; A) to be upgraded throughout; B) installation of mechanical and electrical plant and associated ductwork to roof garden level and to roof over rear (North) stairs C; 7. All of the above at the existing 5-storey including basement, semi-detached flat roofed building.

Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already.

Planning permission for the continued use of the current structure as a cafe/retail unit as granted under Registration Ref. No. 4085/16, 3 year temporary permission at 161 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height.

We, On Tower Ireland Limited are applying Permission to install 4 no. 2.1m Antenna, 3 no. 1.5m Antenna, 7 no. 0.6m Antenna & 6 no. transmission dishes on ballast mounted supporting poles together with associated equipment cabinets, cabling and associated site works at the roof of Block E Binary Hub, Roe’s Lane, Bonham Street, Dublin 8.

Permission to erect 6 No. antenna, 1 No. microwave dish together with associated telecommunications equipment on the building rooftop.

A) The demolition of existing 2-storey structure (198 sq.m); b) Construction of 5-storey building, to provide: 1. A retail unit of 40 sq.m at ground floor, with a separate residential entrance, providing access to; 2. Three apartments, each with a private balcony, over upper floor levels (one 1-bed unit at 1st and 2nd floor levels, and one duplex 2-bed unit over 3rd & set-back 4th floor level), with refuse and bicycle stores at ground floor level. The entire development extends to c.450 sq.m

Permission is sought for the construction of an additional two bedroom apartment (78.9m2) with private balcony at fourth floor level involving minor alterations to the ground floor retail unit to provide additional storage area for this unit along with all other ancillary site development works. This is an amendment to the previously granted planning permission under reg. ref. 4036/20 and 4830/23 for a retail unit and 3no. apartments over four storeys at 83 Meath Street.

PERMISSION: For the demolition of the existing two storey retail unit and store (200.5m2) and the construction of a four-storey retail and apartment development comprising 1no. retail unit with storage (49.8m2) with associated elevational signage, apartment entrance, bin and bicycle storage at ground floor level and 3no. two bedroom apartments with private balconies at the upper 3 levels along with all other ancillary site development works. This is an amendment to the previously granted planning permission for a retail unit and 3no. apartments under reg. ref. 4036/20 located at 83 Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use of St. Patrick's Tower from a vacant building to exhibition space and associated works. St. Patrick's Tower is located at the Digital Hub, Thomas Street, Dublin 8. Proposed works include necessary repairs and adaptation of the tower for public use including: 1. Proposed external works: gently sloping access ramps, pedestrian crossings, cobblestone area with benches to the front entrance area, removal of bars from existing ground floor window, replacement of damaged rear window with new louvred vent, new entrance doors, new illuminated signage. 2. Proposed internal works to ground and first floor only, necessary minor repairs to brickwork and repairs to internal roof of entrance lobby area, new floor finish throughout ground floor, new lightweight ceiling finish mounted to underside of existing concrete slab, surface mounted lighting and wiring, mechanical ventilation system with 4 new opes to concrete slab and localized plant on first floor slab, removal of non-historic existing timber stairs, with new fold-down access stairs provided in its place. New firestopping provided to inner side of historic brick partition wall.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises a ten-year planning permission to provide a building for the Guinness archives on a 638 sqm site. The subject site is bound by Thomas Street to the north, the Crane Building to the east, and existing Brewery works to the west and south. The development includes works and developments to Arthur's House which is Protected Structure No. 8145; the demolition of its rear modern section; the demolition of the part of the Crane Building to its rear; and the construction of a new Archive Building contiguous with and linked to Arthur's House. The development includes: • Opening up existing blind windows and replacing other existing windows in a historically appropriate style; • The installation of an external steel escape stair from the basement front elevation and the insertion of a new gate in the railing to match the existing railing; • Internal re-ordering to include replacement with historically appropriate flooring, fireplaces and cornices; • The demolition of the 1964 internal dividing walls within Arthur's House; • The demolition of 506 sq. m. of buildings, including the rear 1964 section of Arthur's House and the part of the Crane Building to which this is attached; • The demolition of the rear modern exterior ramps, steps, railings and security building; • The construction of a 624 sqm archive building to the rear of Arthur's House; • New exterior works to include ramps and steps; and • All associated works above and below ground. Arthur's House is and will remain 17.26m in height over four storeys and comprises: basement, ground, first and second floors with the third floor in the loft space. The section of the Crane Building to the rear of Arthur's House proposed for demolition is 21.72m in height and comprises ground and four further floors and roof top plant. The height of the proposed four storey new building is 20.85m. The proposed development is located within a site which is the subject of an approved Industrial Emissions (IE) Licence (Ref. No. P0301-04).

Permission is sought for a two storey two bedroom janitors dwelling house to the rear of 36-37 Earl Street South and all associated site works.

The development will consist of the change of use at ground floor level from retail to office use, an area of 152 m2, on the corner of Bridgefoot Street and Usher Street.

The development will consist of the change of use of the ground floor from retail/light industrial use to residential use. A one bed own door apartment, of 66.9 sq.m. with a rear garden of 15.2sq.m is proposed at 4 John Street West Dublin 8. Works to include a new glazed screen and entrance together with all associated internal and external modifications to facilitate the change at ground floor. To compensate for the loss of shared open space at ground floor we propose replacing the existing balconies with new larger balconies at 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels to provide minimum private open space area.

The development will consist of: i) demolition of non-original single-storey rear extension and single-storey ancillary shed building; ii) construction of new part single, part two-storey flat roofed extension to the rear, with 1 no. rooflight; iii) alterations to roof of existing dwelling to provide 3 no. rooflights; and iv) all associated works, including boundary treatments, revision of internal layout, landscaping, SuDS and drainage necessary to facilitate the development.

Planning permission for demolition of all existing buildings/structures on site (approximately 1,020 sq.m GFA) and the relocation of an existing ESB substation to the ground floor of the proposed building fronting onto Molyneux Yard together with new switchroom. The proposed development comprises the erection of a part 5, part 8-storey mixed use building over single basement (approximately 7,509 sq.m GFA) to provide principally for a new hotel (182 bedrooms) and ancillary development at basement to seventh floor level. A total of 22 bicycle parking spaces are provided at ground floor level. A Creative Art Studio (approximately 122 sq.m GFA) is proposed at ground floor level and basement level. The proposed building is set back at ground and first floor level from the southern, eastern and western site boundaries to provide lightwells serving basement level. The hotel entrance is accessed off an arched, internal, shared pedestrian and vehicular street running east-west across the northern part of the site connecting Vicar Street and Molyneux Yard. The upper levels of the building (from first floor and above) cantilever over the proposed internal street and the upper levels (from second floor and above) cantilever over the proposed lightwells along the southern, eastern and western site boundaries, respectively. The development will include all site works that comprise of all boundary treatments and associated site works, at site bound by Vicar Street to the east and Molyneux Yard to the west, the site adjoins public space to the south that fronts onto Swift's Alley further to the South, Dublin 8.

Planning permission for alterations to development previously approved under Reg. Ref. 3972/18 and ABP-303646-19 comprising (i) no change to the volume of the building external envelope as approved, (ii) omission of basement level -2, (iii) enlargement of bedrooms with necessary alterations to fenestration and internal layout to facilitate the reduction of previously approved 185 bedrooms to 182 including, (iv) replacement of 7th floor rooftop bar and terrace with bedrooms, (v) alteration to layout of creative art studio (vi) Internal alterations to facilitate amendments, with a three year time extension to allow completion of the works, at site bound by Vicar Street to the east and Molyneux Yard to the west, the site adjoins public space to the south that fronts onto Swift's Alley further to the South, Dublin 8.

PERMISSION: amendment permission to the permitted Hotel development granted under DCC Reg. Ref. 4262/19 & amended under Reg. Ref.. 4017/20 (ABP Ref. PL29S.309781) at a 0.1401 HA site on lands at Molyneux Yard and Engine Alley and the site to the rear of No. 83 Meath Street, Dublin 8 (the site includes No.75 Molyneux Yard as detailed on Eircode Mapper). The development will principally consist of: the provision of a new stair core and amendments to the layout of all permitted stair cores, as required for the fire safety certificate, resulting in an increase in floor area by c. 8 sq m; a reduction in the number of Hotel bedrooms from 265 No. to 235 No. bedrooms; a minor increase in the maximum height of the building by 0.58 metres to cater for lift overruns, minor revised elevational treatments; internal changes to the permitted internal layout; and all associated works.

The development will principally consist of modifications to the permitted 1-8 no. storey over basement and part-lower ground floor Hotel (7,969 sq.m) comprising 244 no. bedrooms, as granted permission under DCC Reg.Ref. 4262/19. The amendments principally comprise additional site area to the north of the site (to the rear of No. 83 Meath Street) and the re-alignment of the redline boundary to the rear of No. 82 Meath Street, resulting in an overall increase in the site area by 120 sq.m from 1,281 sq.m to 1,401 sq.m; the provision of an associated lateral extension and rationalisation of the existing floorspace to provide a 265 no. bedroom hotel (8,155 sq.m); the relocation of external plant from fourth to fifth floor level; and all associated site works above and below ground.

The development will principally consist of the demolition of all shed structures on site (647 sq m) and the construction of a part 1 No. to part 8 No. storey over basement and part lower ground floor hotel, providing 261 No. bedrooms (8,369 sq m). The development will also include: the provision of pedestrian access to the Hotel from Molyneux Yard; a landscaped garden (125.5 sq m) at basement level; a bar (156.6 sq m) at lower ground floor level; a café (100.4 sq m) at ground floor level with access onto Engine Alley; a dining room (140.6 sq m) with an external ground level terrace (36.7 sq m) fronting onto Molyneux Yard; a roof terrace at sixth floor level facing north and north-east; bicycle parking; hard and soft landscaping; plant; ESB substation; and all other associated site works above and below ground.

Planning permission for development at 63/64 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The proposed development seeks to amend a permission for a four to six storey development (granted under Reg. 4776/19) No change is proposed in the permitted building height and overall floorspace is proposed to increase by c.61 sq m (from c. 1,379 sq m to c. 1, 440 sq m) The proposed development includes the following elements: 1. Reconfiguration and change of use of 3 no. existing apartments and 1 no. previously permitted apartment to aparthotel use; 2. Demolition of an existing stair core( to the rear of the existing building) and rearrangement of the previously permitted lift core ( to provide lift access to all floors of the previously granted aparthotel block to the rear of the site and the now proposed aparthotel suites in the front block) and associated increase in floorspace of c.19.5 sq m; 3. Rearrangment of basement-level staff facilities and ancillary areas; 4. Modifications to the permitted floor area to the rear of the existing building and associated increase in floorspace of c.22.5 sq m; 5. Infill of the previously granted basement courtyard (c.7.5 sqm ) and an increase in floor area (of c. 11.5 sq m ) to the rear of the previously granted fifth floor level of the permitted aparthotel block. The application includes all associated and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.

The proposed development will consist of the following amendments to the existing building on site; the demolition of single storey structures to the rear, enlargement of window opes to the rear at first, second and third floor level of the existing 4 no. storey building, additional balcony at first floor level, replacement of existing gate fronting Thomas Street with a glazed shopfront entrance including signage, and an additional 1 no. bed apartment at set back fourth floor level. The development will also include an extension to the rear of the existing building to provide a linked six storey over basement aparthotel comprising 22 no. aparthotel units, ancillary spaces including lobby area, reception, bin store, bike store, laundry and staff facilities, piped infrastructure and ducting; green roof areas for drainage attenuation purposes; plant room (at basement level); landscaping within proposed courtyard / light well areas; boundary treatments; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

Planning permission is sought for the change of use from ancillary office / changing rooms / toilets / staff canteen on ground floor and tourism on the other floors into educational use throughout.

PERMISSION & RETENTION:QMK OBS Ltd. intends to apply for permission and retention permission for development at this site of 0.05 ha. site to amend a previously permitted part 5 and 8 storey with screened plant at roof level over part basement level hotel development (Dublin City Council Ref. 4316/18 and 2295/20. The development for which permission is sought will consist of: alterations to elevations, including revisions to window design within the permitted opes, and provision of new louvers; and the erection of 5 No. internally illuminated signs comprising 1 No. fascia sign above the main entrance on the north elevation (3.3 sq m), 2 No. signs attached to the east façade at First and Seventh Floor levels (4.5 and 6.8 sq m), 1 No signs attached to the north façade at Seventh Floor level (7.4 sq m), 1 No. double-sided 600mm diameter projecting roundel sign on the east elevation above Ground Level (0.6 sq m total area). Development for which retention permission is sought consists of: alterations to gross floor areas from Basement to Seventh Floor level inclusive, resulting in the 12 sq m decrease in gross floor area (from 2,531 sq m to 2,519 sq m); alterations to internal floor layouts; the reconfiguration of stair and lift cores arrangements. The resultant gross floor area of the proposed building will decrease by 12 sq m (from 2,531 sq m to 2,519 sq m, including internal plant areas), the number of hotel bedrooms will remain unchanged at 95 No. bedrooms, and the maximum height of the building remains unchanged at 27.2 m (34.2 OD).

The proposed development, which provides for alterations to the permitted building, comprises the change of use from permitted aparthotel with ancillary facilities, to proposed hotel and ancillary facilities, (including fully licensed public bar/restaurant, reception/foyer area, laundry, storage, staff facilities, ESB substation/switchroom), internal alterations on all floors and extensions to the permitted ground and basement level. The development also comprises internal alterations to all floors, including the reconfiguration of: bedrooms (resulting in a 95 no. bedroom hotel, an increase of 24 no. bedrooms, including 2 no. bedrooms at basement level and 2 no. at ground floor level); circulation and cores; the introduction of a lightwell to basement level; alterations to the main entrance, plant and back of house areas, including the bin store and cycle parking. The scheme also includes: elevational changes; and associated alterations to the permitted scheme's services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). The resultant overall gross floor area of the proposed building will increase to 2,531 sq m (including internal plant, extensions at basement (total gross floor area proposed 156 sq m) and ground floor (total gross floor level proposed 338 sq m) levels.

RETENTION: Retention planning permission for a change of use of existing retail shop for funeral director use, retention of internal alterations and retention of sign to front all on this site.

Planning permission for development at this property consists of a single storey extension to the side of the existing part two storey, part single storey end of terrace dwelling (part of the Thomas Street and Environs ACA); consisting of a study at ground floor level and a roof terrace overhead at first floor level.

Planning permission for the proposed development involves the following: the demolition of the existing derelict sheds and construction of part 7 and part 8 storey mixed use retail and residential development consisting of 2 no. retail units and 44 no. apartments comprising of 22 no. one-bed, 19 no. two-bed and 3 no. three-bed units, all with associated private open space, communal open space, landscaping, bike storage, bin storage, retail storage and the necessary site works.

The erection of new signage consisting of: - 2 no. high level horizontal signs (3.4m x 0.8m) on Oliver Bond Street and Saint Augustine Street elevations. - 2 no. horizontal signs on fascia board (6.3m x 0.5m and 6.6m x 0.5m) on Oliver Bond Street and above the main entrance on Saint Augustine Street; - 1 no. illuminated plaque (0.5m x 0.5m) located at the main entrance on Saint Augustine Street; - Vinyl graphic detail applied to glazing on the main entrance door on Saint Augustine Street; - 1 no. high level sign fixed to a back panel (3.4m x 3.2m) on the northern elevation, facing Usher's Quay; - All of the above signage will have internal LED illumination.